crochetmania.myfastforum.org :: Where do you get your yarns/threads & what kinds?

Serena · MANIA MOD

I usually buy from Walmart, Hobby Lobby, JoAnns, Michaels, and Hancock Fabrics. I have ordered fancy crochet thread from hhtatting and a specialty place in California, but only twice. Can't remember the name of it right now.

The local yarn stores have beautiful yarns, but I can't imagine paying so much for yarn. If I did the kind of crochet work that I would consider heirloom quality, that'd be different. I just do simple things, and so the acrylics, Woolease, the cottons for place mats, and the occasional Paton's Grace, will do.

I notice a huge difference in thread quality. The nicer threads are just much easier to work with.

Can't stand anything that splits a lot, whether it's yarn or thread.

How 'bout you?

LadyHhere · MANIA MOD

ooppps sent some splitty yarn - sorry I thought it would make a pretty table runner or something. you can always pass it on to someone else.

I go to JoAnn's & check the sales now & then but mostly I get from wonderfully generous ladies like my sister Suzee, got a box from Thunderbird a while back, people around town that know me, the last was a garbage bag & a half from a lady I talked to in pogo games. She lives 2 hrs from me & her one niece brought it to me. Of course some yarn in the prize packs . It is allllll over this little apt but I love it.

PhoenixTears62 · MANIA MOD

I like the fancy yarns also. I usually get my yarns at
Walmart or JoAnns.

Kahud48 · BOARD OWNER

I get mine from lots of places...

Ebay
Etsy
WalMart
Hobby Lobby
Knit Picks
Etc.

and I get yarns sometimes in my local Freecyle

PhoenixTears62 · MANIA MOD

What is freecycle Kathy?

Kahud48 · BOARD OWNER

It's where folks get together and post things that they want to give away,
and also posts things that they are looking for.

It's all free and no selling is allowed.
Here is a link to what it's all about: http://www.freecycle.org/

And here is a link to the one where you live:
http://www.wiserearth.org/organiz.../3e253dfb4dcb72728bfb5d3efb376268

You can register here at your local Freecycle

TX CrochetLover · MANIA MOD

On a budget, so most of what I buy is from HL, Joanns or Michaels. I guess it really depends on what you are making for whom. I would love to frequent the higher end shops. But I can't afford it. I can not see spending $100 on a sweater that I have to make, when I can buy a sweater at a department store for half that. If we all had unlimited disposable incomes, then that would be a different story! I am learning to check yardage against price to determine the actual cost. It is a case by case basis.

PhoenixTears62 · MANIA MOD

Thanks Kathy I never knew about this. Sounds awesome:)

Serena · MANIA MOD

I've also found things at thrift shops. I haven't bought anything in quite a while. Just using what I have.

TX CrochetLover · MANIA MOD

The last yarn I bought was some I Love This \Cotton at HL. then I bought some sock yarn on our anniversary getaway. That's it for me the last couple of months. I'm like you, using what I have and selling some to reduce some of my stash.

anoramaxsis

I go to Walmart.Hobby Lobby, and Michaels. I sometimes order from Annie's Attic or one of those other places. I have expanded my looking since coming to this site and learning sooooo much from you ladies. I can somtimes find thread at Big Lots. I found the most beautiful cotton there last summer.

crochetbycharlene

Walmart, Michales, Hobby Lobby, yard sales, and the thrift store.

Kahud48 · BOARD OWNER

YW

Miss Kitty · MANIA MOD

In person:
Hobby Lobby
Michaels

Online:
Knitting Warehouse
KnitPicks
The Knitting Zone
Knitters Brewing co
The Local Needle
Ebay- Laceweight and Cobweb yarn..
Patternworks.
Can't think of anymore right now. I'm sure if I look in my bookmarks their are more..

Kahud48 · BOARD OWNER

I have bought from a couple of those and had just forgotten